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Towel wars

Usually, it's the Texans who stand out most on the convention floor. You can't miss those cowboy hats. Then, early this week, a direct challenge from the Keystone State.

Usually, it's the Texans who stand out most on the convention floor. You can't miss those cowboy hats.

Then, early this week, a direct challenge from the Keystone State. The Pennsylvania delegation, right in the middle of the hall, only one state away from the stage, was seen waving their homage to the Pittsburgh Steelers' terrible towels. Bright yellow hand towels with Navy blue lettering: Pennsylvania for McCain, We're not 'bitter.'

You couldn't miss them when the towels were waving.

Last night, a clearly jealous Florida, escalated the war for TV attention: orange towels. Perhaps purchased at the Mall of America this week.

The Obama campaign has issued a statement calling for all sides to show restraint.